Science & Health

Coronavirus breakthrough: Not just Hydroxychloroquine, this drug works too

Coronavirus has already killed more than 1,08,000 people, and the total number of infected people has risen to 7.7 million

Apr 12, 2020

Coronavirus shock: Did a 2017 report warn about Wuhan lab where scientists study deadly pathogens?

The 2017 report revealed that scientists at the Wuhan laboratory were studying deadly pathogens like coronavirus.

Apr 11, 2020

NASA is working on asteroid deflecting machine

'Potentially-Dangerous' 2-mile asteroid bigger than Burj Khalifa headed towards Earth: Should you worry?

A potentially dangerous asteroid is headed towards Earth but there's no reason to panic. and will be visible on April 29 through a professional telescope.

Apr 9, 2020

Anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine can leave Covid-19 patients seriously damaged

With President Trump's announcement in the White House that hydroxychloroquine "will not kill anybody," the potential drug saw an upsurge in global demand and the export ban was soon lifted on India. However, little attention was drawn on why the FDA does not recommend prolonged use of hydroxychloroquine for treating malaria. With no real evidence and clinical trials underway, let's understand the side effects of antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine first.

Apr 8, 2020

J&K Govt thought joinery mills can 'manufacture' oxygen; order fixed

Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of J&K issued directives allowing a joinery mill and furniture factory the right to manufacture oxygen. But it was later revoked in the day today by Director Mahmood Ahmad Shah on account of heavy criticism received.

Apr 8, 2020

This moon in the solar system could host alien life, says top researcher

Scientists believe that alien microbes in Enceladus could be feeding on carbon dioxide and molecular hydrogen for growth

Apr 7, 2020

Earth's crust is shaking less as people stay home

Efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus mean that the planet itself is moving a little less, which could "allow detectors to spot smaller earthquakes and boost efforts to monitor volcanic activity and other seismic events".

Apr 6, 2020

Women initiate rough intimacy nearly as often as men, claims study

The study, published in the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science, shows the differences between consensual rough sex and regular sex.

Apr 6, 2020

No coronavirus testing kits at all! ICMR recommends antibody testing for speedy Covid-19 detection

As the nation's healthcare system struggles to procure coronavirus testing kits from abroad, an increase in coronavirus cases and the spike in global demand has made it difficult for our nation to conduct early detection.

Apr 3, 2020

IIT alumnus built space chopper to fly over Mars: Here's how it could change future space explorations

The Mars space chopper created by IIT alumnus will take a ride to the red planet with NASA's Perseverance rover.

Apr 2, 2020

AI to predict future diabetes cases with 94% accuracy

Researchers have revealed that with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) their trained computer model predicted the future incidence of diabetes with an overall accuracy of 94.9 per cent.

Apr 2, 2020

Heavy drinking can easily add 4 cm to your waistline

Daily drinkers, please take note. Researchers now reveal that heavy drinking in old age was linked to a 1.5 inch (4cm) larger waist and increased stroke risk in men.

Apr 2, 2020

How NASA is preparing for next space mission to prevent coronavirus crisis at ISS?

NASA has resorted to some enhanced safety measures to ensure that coronavirus doesn't get into the International Space Station. See how.

Mar 31, 2020

Reported coronavirus cases in India may be tip of the iceberg, study suggests

As the number of asymptomatic coronavirus patients increases, experts believe that heavily populated countries like India will face chaos in the coming days

Mar 31, 2020

NASA could save Earth from planet-killer asteroid but don't hold your breath

NASA is planning to test its DART mission in order to save the Earth from hazardous asteroids.

Mar 31, 2020

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Science & Health

Coronavirus breakthrough: Not just Hydroxychloroquine, this drug works too

Coronavirus shock: Did a 2017 report warn about Wuhan lab where scientists study deadly pathogens?

'Potentially-Dangerous' 2-mile asteroid bigger than Burj Khalifa headed towards Earth: Should you worry?

Anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine can leave Covid-19 patients seriously damaged

J&K Govt thought joinery mills can 'manufacture' oxygen; order fixed

This moon in the solar system could host alien life, says top researcher

Earth's crust is shaking less as people stay home

Women initiate rough intimacy nearly as often as men, claims study

No coronavirus testing kits at all! ICMR recommends antibody testing for speedy Covid-19 detection

IIT alumnus built space chopper to fly over Mars: Here's how it could change future space explorations

AI to predict future diabetes cases with 94% accuracy

Heavy drinking can easily add 4 cm to your waistline

How NASA is preparing for next space mission to prevent coronavirus crisis at ISS?

Reported coronavirus cases in India may be tip of the iceberg, study suggests

NASA could save Earth from planet-killer asteroid but don't hold your breath

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]